Gilded and Painted Walnut Wall Mirror 1900 - 1920

Name: Gilded and Painted Walnut Wall Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA812673
Price: 775 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period1900 - 1920
StyleQueen Anne
MaterialWalnut, Glass, Gold Leaf, Paint
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCarved cresting, Floral oil painting, Gilt slip, Arched top
SizeH 144 cm (57 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This walnut wall mirror exemplifies the Queen Anne style of around 1900, finished in a warm brown tone with gilded and hand-painted decoration. The tall vertical frame incorporates an arched top with fretted scrolls, surmounted by a carved knight's helmet finial above a panel featuring a finely hand-painted vase of flowers. A rectangular mirror glass sits within a decorated gilt slip, surrounded by a substantial walnut cushion frame. Visible details include grain variation in the timber, polished brass-coloured hardware along the lower edge, and aged gold leaf accents across the carved cresting. Measuring 144 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, the piece offers a practical scale for placement in a traditional hallway, bedroom, or living space. In a modern home, it functions effectively as an accent piece mounted on a wall above a sideboard or console table to add decorative interest and reflect light.

FAQs

A trumeau or pier mirror is a tall, slender wall mirror featuring a painted canvas or decorative wooden panel set directly above the mirror glass within a single structured frame.

Traditional Queen Anne style mirrors incorporate figured walnut veneers, hand-carved timber crestings, oil-painted panels, and gilded slip mouldings framing reflective glass.

Authentic period pier mirrors display hand-carved scrollwork, natural oxidisation on the mirror plate, craquelure on the painted panel surface, and hand-cut joinery on the timber backing.

Position the mirror centrally above a sideboard or console table to establish a balanced focal point, letting dark walnut tones contrast against light neutral walls.

Dust the walnut frame with a dry microfibre cloth, avoid applying liquid polish to gilded surfaces or oil paintings, and clean the glass carefully using a soft cloth.

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